MORE than 40 students at a Hampshire sixth form college took part in their Army Cadet Force graduation parade and presentation evening.

New chairman of the Commons Defence Select Committee and Conservative MP for New Forest East, Rt Hon Dr Julian Lewis, was the guest of honour at the Brockenhurst College parade.

He commented: “It was a pleasure to watch this event and see these students graduate. They were extremely well disciplined and their families must be very proud.”

Also in attendance were members of the Uniformed Public Services Advisory Board, Normandy Veterans Association, South Atlantic Medal Association and former Brock students who are now serving members of the uniformed public services.

The cadets assembled in troops and were reviewed and inspected before marching.

A presentation ceremony during which students received their awards and medals followed.

The College Junior Troop were inspected by Colonel Andy Dawes, County Commandant of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Army Cadet Force.

Mark Thomsett, head of Public Services at the college, said: “Our aim has been for these students to leave with the skills needed to succeed. They have all more than achieved this.”